ITV News reported on 9 October that the UK and its allies rallied around the International Criminal Court in response to US sanctions directed at the tribunal. The move marks a sharp divide between Washington and its traditional partners over the tribunal's legitimacy.

The decision by allied governments to publicly back the ICC came shortly after the US announced penalties against the body. Analysts have noted that the divide may put pressure on longstanding diplomatic relationships between Washington and its allies.

Separately, King Charles footed the bill for Prince Andrew. The arrangement prompted comment given the unresolved issues surrounding the prince's standing.

The PSNI also sent a letter to Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill in connection with a Garvaghy Road protest associated with the long-running Drumcree dispute. The letter suggests the possibility of a formal police interview, adding a new dimension to a dispute that has persisted for decades.